Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham: The most populous city in Alabama. It is located in the central part of the state. Birmingham is known for its many steel mills, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Vulcan Park and Museum.
About
Birmingham is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 212,237. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 206,950 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1870.
Birmingham is the most populous city in Alabama, located in Jefferson County. With over 205,000 residents in the city proper and 1.1 million in the metro area, it serves as a cultural and economic center.
History and Origins
Birmingham was founded in 1871 and grew rapidly as an industrial hub fueled by steel production and the railroad.
Key historical facts:
- Founded in 1871 at the crossing of two rail lines
- Named after the industrial city of Birmingham, England
- Large deposits of iron ore, coal, and limestone drove steel industry growth
- Sustained damage from Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing in 1963
Economy and Major Industries
While no longer focused on just steel, major sectors include banking, telecommunications, education, healthcare, and engineering. Top employers are:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
- Regions Financial Corporation
- Birmingham Public Schools
- St. Vincent's Health System
Attractions and Things to Do
Popular sites include:
- Birmingham Civil Rights District highlighting the movement
- Birmingham Museum of Art with over 27,000 works
- Barber Motorsports Park and NASCAR racing
- Birmingham Zoo featuring over 700 animals
- Nightlife in Five Points South, Lakeview, and Uptown neighborhoods
Birmingham provides Southern charm, key heritage sites, cuisine, and urban amenities.
Quick Facts about Birmingham
| Population : | 206,950 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Postal code : | 35201 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 205 |
| Official name : | Birmingham |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.71% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.29% |
| Named for : | Birmingham |
| Altitude : | 614 feet / 187, 196 meters |
| Capital city : | Birmingham is capital of Jefferson County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1871 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 08:18:49 (21st November 2024) |
| Population growth : | -2.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Birmingham is located at 33°31'14"N 86°48'9"W (33.5206600, -86.8024900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Birmingham decreased by 2.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 212,237 | - | census |
| 2011 | 212,095 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 211,287 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 211,765 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 211,651 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 212,259 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 211,977 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 211,533 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 210,487 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 209,403 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 206,950 | -1.19% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 209,403 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 212,585 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 200,733 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 212,237 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.8% |
| White only, percent : | 25.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 69.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 23.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 12,451 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.9% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $91,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,105 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $386 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $837 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 90,867 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.24 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 625,294 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,574,098 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,118,352 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 3,305,948 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,591 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $37,375 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,480 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 25.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 20,738 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,318 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,286 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,605 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,770 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,082 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 17,113 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,453.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 146.07 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $173,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,294 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $392 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,088 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,568 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.84 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 60,565 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 259,339 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 478,591 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 388,846 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,547 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $80,072 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,599 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,762 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,440 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,018 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 440 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,182 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 347 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,191 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,212.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 25.04 |
Best Things to Do in Birmingham
1 Birmingham Zoo
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2 McWane Science Center
200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Vulcan Park and Museum
1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Birmingham Botanical Gardens
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5 Railroad Park Foundation
1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Birmingham
1 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
3555 Roosevelt Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35235, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Denny's
224 Daniel Payne Dr N, Birmingham, AL 35207, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Texas de Brazil
2301 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Mugshots Grill & Bar Birmingham
2311 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N #100, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 The Original Pancake House
1931 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Birmingham
1 Sheraton Birmingham Hotel
2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
4000 Grand Ave, Birmingham, AL 35226, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel
1000 Galleria Cir, Birmingham, AL 35244, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham Hoover
2960 John Hawkins Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 The Westin Birmingham
2221 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Birmingham
1 Tarrant City Hall
1133 E Lake Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35217 ➦ Show Map
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2 Birmingham Traffic Citation
710 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203 ➦ Show Map
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3 Birmingham City Hall
710 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203 ➦ Show Map
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4 Clay City Hall
2441 Old Springville Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215 ➦ Show Map
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5 Hoover Municipal Center
100 Municipal Dr, Birmingham, AL 35216 ➦ Show Map
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6 Birmingham Planning & Zoning
710 20th St N STE 207, Birmingham, AL 35203 ➦ Show Map
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7 City of Birmingham
3420 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222 ➦ Show Map
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8 US International Trade Administration
950 22nd St N #707, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States ➦ Show Map
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9 Inspector General-Usda
1800 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States ➦ Show Map
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10 Birmingham City Clerk
710 20th St N STE 205, Birmingham, AL 35203 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Birmingham (200)
People born in Birmingham, including US track & field athlete Carl Lewis, political activist, scholar, and author Angela Davis, Southern philosophical novelist Walker Percy, .
List
- DeMarre Carroll (American basketball player) he was born in 27/07/1986
- Louise Fletcher (American film and television actress) she was born in 22/07/1934
- Edward O. Wilson (U.S. biologist and author) he was born in 10/06/1929
- Emmylou Harris (American country singer) she was born in 02/04/1947
- Kate Jackson (American actress) she was born in 29/10/1948
- Benny Benjamin (American drummer and member of The Funk Brothers) he was born in 25/07/1925
- Odetta (American recording artist, singer, actress, guitarist, lyricist, and civil and human rights activist (1930-2008)) she was born in 31/12/1930
- Jasika Nicole (American actress) she was born in 10/04/1980
- Jimmy Jones (singer) he was born in 02/06/1937
- Mary Badham (American actress) she was born in 07/10/1952
- Nell Carter (actress, singer) she was born in 13/09/1948
- Dorothy Sebastian (American actress) she was born in 26/04/1903
- Maria Taylor (American singer/songwriter) she was born in 21/05/1976
- George Huddleston, Jr. (American politician (1920-1971)) he was born in 19/03/1920
- Big Chief Ellis (American blues pianist and singer) he was born in 10/11/1914
- Mary Anderson (American actress (1918-2014)) she was born in 03/04/1918
- Carol Lewis (American long jumper) she was born in 08/08/1963
- Gail Patrick (American actress, television producer (1911-1980)) she was born in 20/06/1911
Schools in Birmingham
College & universities near Birmingham, AL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100663 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham (AL) | 35294-0110 |
| 100937 | Birmingham-Southern College | Birmingham (AL) | 35254 |
| 102049 | Samford University | Birmingham (AL) | 35229-2240 |
| 455628 | Fortis Institute-Birmingham | Birmingham (AL) | 35211 |
| 450377 | Strayer University-Alabama | Birmingham (AL) | 35243 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Birmingham, AL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHM | Birmingham | 1819 Morris Ave. | RAIL |
| BRR | Brent, AL | 10393 Alabama Highway 5 | BUS |
| TCL | Tuscaloosa | 2105 Greensboro Ave | RAIL |
| ATN | Anniston | 126 West 4th St | RAIL |
| MAA | Marion, AL | 26400 Alabama Highway 14 | BUS |
Post offices near Birmingham
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Post Office | Birmingham (AL) | 35203 |
| Downtown Annex Post Office | Birmingham (AL) | 35222 |
| South Highland Post Office | Birmingham (AL) | 35205 |
| Crestline Heigh Post Office | Birmingham (AL) | 35213 |
| Homewood Post Office | Birmingham (AL) | 35209 |
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , AL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hoover | 85,959 | The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama. |
| Vestavia Hills | 34,317 | City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States |
| City of Bessemer | 27,053 | Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Bessemer | 26,043 | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| City of Homewood | 25,708 | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Homewood | 25,174 | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Trussville | 23,048 | City in Jefferson and St. |
| Mountain Brook | 20,413 | City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama |
| Center Point | 16,864 | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Hueytown | 15,202 | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Gardendale | 14,113 | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Irondale | 13,226 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Leeds | 12,026 | City in Jefferson, St. |
| Pleasant Grove | 10,260 | City in western Jefferson County, Alabama |
| Forestdale | 10,162 | Unincorporated community in Alabama |
| Clay | 10,042 | City in Alabama, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Birmingham distances to largest Alabama cities
